We talk to an author about her collection of essays challenging preconceived notions about Wisconsin and the Midwest by examining the mystery behind them.

If you like to clap your hands … If you like to pretend to be a giraffe … And especially if you like to eat grapes , this show is for you. Silly-song music makers Andrew and Polly bring you their very best Ear Snacks — and a little music lesson, too.

We learn how the AIDS epidemic affected Wisconsin's public health emergency response and how it applied to COVID-19. Then, two journalist share how the state's police departments obtain and deploy military equipment. Finally, we check in with how Wisconsin's baseball leagues are carrying out the season.

Independence Day celebrations are changing as concerns about the pandemic continue. On this Wisconsin Weekend, our guests take us around the state to describe which events are still happening and which ones are canceled. Plus, we'll see how these changes are affecting firework businesses.

In the wake of several high-profile police-involved killings this year, cries for reform are growing. But what does police reform actually look like? We talk with a renowned criminal justice expert about what reforms have been tried, what’s worked, and what hasn’t.

The President of the Ho-Chunk Nation tells us how the loss of casino revenue during the pandemic has affected the tribal government's bottom line. Then, we look into why there's been a sharp increase in COVID-19 cases in Wisconsin and across the country in recent weeks.

The extended deadline for submitting your state and federal tax returns is July 15. With that date approaching, a tax professional from Green Bay shares tips on organizing documents, filing electronically, and reporting income and deductions.

In this presidential election year, we go get down to the basics of the electoral process. Our guest helps us understand everything from registering and absentee ballots to voter suppression and misinformation campaigns. We also take a closer look at how voting regulations and elections are handled in Wisconsin.

The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation has released a report examining the economic fallout from the coronavirus pandemic. WEDC joins us to discuss the report. Then, as protestors demand justice for George Floyd, we look at how a pair of entrepreneurs in Milwaukee created community in the aftermath of a similar tragedy.

We catch up with Anna Thompson Hajdik on two of her favorite topics: goats and movies. Thompson Hajdik is vice president of the Wisconsin Dairy Goat Association. She also teaches film at UW-Whitewater.